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RX54 YWW

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

212,262 mi
Last recorded212,262 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YWW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 212,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 201,265 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 201,265 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 189,981 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Jun 2015 189,981 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2014 177,697 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 170,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on!

Fail 30 Jul 2013 170,316 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on!

Pass 11 Jul 2012 155,013 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 155,013 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD AREAS BADLY SCUFFED DUE TO TRACK ROD END FAILURE REPLACMENT IMINANT

Pass 28 Jul 2011 140,841 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 117,958 miles

stone chip to offside lower area front screen

Fail 29 Jul 2010 117,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

stone chip to offside lower area front screen

Pass 17 Jul 2009 89,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,407 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,851 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 35,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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RX54 YWW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX54 YWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX54 YWW registered?

RX54 YWW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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